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the royal couple did miss a big event back home in england, a supersize serving of britain's national food, fish and chips, made from a single giant halibut, plus batter and potatoes, it totalled more than 90 puts, setting a new guinness world record. >>> this morning on "the early show" an in-depth look at the casey anthony not guilty verdict. what jurors are saying. i'm betty nguyen. this is the "cbs morning news." ♪ [ female announcer ] we all want cleaner laundry. we all want a world with fewer chemicals. we all want the best of both worlds. introducing all free clear oxi-active. a powerful new detergent without dyes or perfumes that helps get out your toughest dirt and stains. its added natural cleaning boosters help get your whole family's wash incredibly clean. tough on stains. gentle on skin. new all free clear oxi-active. >>> a huge school cheating scandal is unfolding in atlanta involving the same kind of standardized tests used all over the country. cheating was found in nearly 80% of atlanta public schools but the cheaters are not students. they are teachers and principa
the royal couple did miss a big event back home in england, a supersize serving of britain's national food, fish and chips, made from a single giant halibut, plus batter and potatoes, it totalled more than 90 puts, setting a new guinness world record. >>> this morning on "the early show" an in-depth look at the casey anthony not guilty verdict. what jurors are saying. i'm betty nguyen. this is the "cbs morning news." ♪ [ female announcer ] we all want cleaner...
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that leads us to wonder, how big was that shark? >>> on the "cbs moneywatch" a restaurant bans kids and subscribers get negative over netflix. susan mcginnis is here. in new york with the latest on those stories. >> good morning betty. the financial markets it was an up day for asian markets. tokyo's hang seng was up a fraction and hong kong's hang vention do seng down a frangs. wall street will also be hearing from fed chairman ben bernanke. we will he'll give an update. stocks finished lower on tuesday, more worries on stocks. concerns about stocks pushed gold to a new record high. the price jumped $13 to nearly $1,562 an ounce on tuesday, the precious metal up nearly 10% this year and on track for its 11th straight annual increase. silver is up 15% this year. >>> netflix is raising prices and subscribers are not happy. gone is the $10 a month plan that lets customers rent a movie one at a time and stream unlimited movies over the internet. customers have to pay 60% more, nearly $16 a month for the new plan, that one combines the
that leads us to wonder, how big was that shark? >>> on the "cbs moneywatch" a restaurant bans kids and subscribers get negative over netflix. susan mcginnis is here. in new york with the latest on those stories. >> good morning betty. the financial markets it was an up day for asian markets. tokyo's hang seng was up a fraction and hong kong's hang vention do seng down a frangs. wall street will also be hearing from fed chairman ben bernanke. we will he'll give an...
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we learn everything she's been saying may not be adding up and it could mean a big break for dominique strauss-kahn. strauss-kahn could have his bail reduced or lifted because of of his accuser's possibility. prosecutors initially stood by the woman's story. now the "new york times" reports investigators have caught the accuser in a series of lies surrounding the case. they suspect she may have been involved in drug dealing and money laundering. the maid apparently had a phone conversation with a jail inmate discussing the benefits of pursuing the charges against strauss-kahn. once considered a leading contender for the french presidency he saw his political career and financial krublble after his arrest. forensic evidence confirms there was a sexual encounter but defense attorneys always insisted it was consensual. >> once the evidence is reviewed it will be clear that there was no element of forcible compulsion in this case whatsoever. >> reporter: after posting a $6 million bail, strauss-kahn was confined to house arrest. the arrangements are costing him $250,000 a month. after toda
we learn everything she's been saying may not be adding up and it could mean a big break for dominique strauss-kahn. strauss-kahn could have his bail reduced or lifted because of of his accuser's possibility. prosecutors initially stood by the woman's story. now the "new york times" reports investigators have caught the accuser in a series of lies surrounding the case. they suspect she may have been involved in drug dealing and money laundering. the maid apparently had a phone...
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. >>> detroit's big three automakers and the united auto workers union have kicked off a new contract this month. the current national uaw contract expires september 14th. labor costs have been dramatically cut in recent years, and the uaw rank and file are talking tough about winning back concessions. >>> microsoft has struck a deal to provide english language internet searches in china. microsoft will team with china's largest chinese language search engine. a year and a half ago, google pulled out of china, partly over censorship concerns. china has the world's largest population of internet users, more than 450 million people. >>> and, betty, a hard-to-imagine treasure trove in southern india. the valuables were stored at secret vaults in a 16th century hindu temple with very little security for 150 years. and inventory was finally taken. there are stacks of gold statues studded with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. the unofficial estimate puts the value at $22 billion. but they are still counting. and, betty, that is a lot of bling. >> $22 billion with a "b"? >> yeah, that's a lot.
. >>> detroit's big three automakers and the united auto workers union have kicked off a new contract this month. the current national uaw contract expires september 14th. labor costs have been dramatically cut in recent years, and the uaw rank and file are talking tough about winning back concessions. >>> microsoft has struck a deal to provide english language internet searches in china. microsoft will team with china's largest chinese language search engine. a year and a...
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they drew big crowds of well wishers, later this week wrap up their 11-day tour in southern california. >>>ase stock markets picked up today where they left on friday with solid gains. the nikkei was up almost 1%, hong kong's hang seng rose almost 1.5%. this week wall street's closed for the holiday. they'll get an update on how america's factories are doing. >>> americans celebrate independence day in lots of different ways. one of the many for families is a trip to a nearby state park. several states have budget problems these days and money for parks is often among the first things cut. kendis gibson reports. >> reporter: for the past decade brian, julianne and their kids have been coming to mcgrath beach but this may be their last trip here. it is set to close in november. do you feel you're losing a family member? >> we do. i feel safe here. it's great for families. >> reporter: amid the pristine beauty of california's state parks there is an ugly reality, finances. they've seen their budgets cut by 43% since 2003 and cash-strapped california is shutting down 70 of its 278 state p
they drew big crowds of well wishers, later this week wrap up their 11-day tour in southern california. >>>ase stock markets picked up today where they left on friday with solid gains. the nikkei was up almost 1%, hong kong's hang seng rose almost 1.5%. this week wall street's closed for the holiday. they'll get an update on how america's factories are doing. >>> americans celebrate independence day in lots of different ways. one of the many for families is a trip to a nearby...
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. >>> plus those annoying and costly red light cameras, why one big city has decided to turn them off. >>> sports, sponsored by touch of gray, gets rid of some gray, never all. gray, gets rid of some gray, never all. act my age? -why? -why? -why? [ female announcer ] we all age differently. roc® multi-correxion 4 zone moisturizer with roc®retinol and antioxidants. lines, wrinkles, and sun damage will fade. roc multi-correxion. correct what ages you. to stay healthy. but did you know fiber choice can help support your overall well-being? every tasty tablet has prebiotic fiber from fruits and veggies... that lets your good bacteria thrive and helps support your immune system. fiber choice. an easy way to defend your health everyday. learn more about prebiotics and get a free sample at fiberchoice.com. the confrontation on board an american airlines flight that just landed here a few hours ago. he came to san francisco, and left in crutches. how alex trebek took things into his own hands, after his hotel room was burglarized. and just five days until the debt limit deadline. the impact
. >>> plus those annoying and costly red light cameras, why one big city has decided to turn them off. >>> sports, sponsored by touch of gray, gets rid of some gray, never all. gray, gets rid of some gray, never all. act my age? -why? -why? -why? [ female announcer ] we all age differently. roc® multi-correxion 4 zone moisturizer with roc®retinol and antioxidants. lines, wrinkles, and sun damage will fade. roc multi-correxion. correct what ages you. to stay healthy. but did...
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. >> a big package would require big tax increases in the middle of an economic situation that's extraordinarily difficult with 9.2% unemployment. we think it's a terrible idea. it's a job killer. >> reporter: even some democrats are raising concerns about the president's plan especially cuts to medicare and other social services. >> we said we're not going to end to medicare guarantee. >> reporter: president obama scheduled a news conference this morning before the news conference this morning. >> the president made it clear he's willing to do very difficult things for him, for his party but the republicans have to do some things, too. >> reporter: if a deal to raise the debt ceiling is not approved by august 2nd, the treasury department says the government will run out of money to pay its bills and the new head of the international monetary fund warns the impact could be felt worldwide. >> interest hikes, stock markets taking a huge hit and real nasty consequences. >> reporter: as negotiations drag on, credit agencies are threatening to downgrade america's perfect credit rating. despite the ap
. >> a big package would require big tax increases in the middle of an economic situation that's extraordinarily difficult with 9.2% unemployment. we think it's a terrible idea. it's a job killer. >> reporter: even some democrats are raising concerns about the president's plan especially cuts to medicare and other social services. >> we said we're not going to end to medicare guarantee. >> reporter: president obama scheduled a news conference this morning before the news...
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. >> reporter: larry cantor, head of research at barclay's capital says the treasury faces a big $22 billion social security payment august 3rd but recent tax revenues have come in $14 billion higher than expected. >> in other words the treasury on august 2nd stands to have more cash on hand than before and they'll be able to make the big social security payment august 3rd. >> reporter: at most that gives the government one more week. >> can they go up to the 11th hour? >> there's a big cost going to the 11th hour because you start to spook markets. >> reporter: former governor of michigan says in the rescue package in 2008 the dow plummeted nearly 800 points that day. >> boy, was it a disaster, so when you go last minute and you're basically saying you know, don't assume that we have responsible adults that has huge, huge costs we've seen it happen before. let's hope it doesn't happen now. >> reporter: while economists say the risk is remote, the risk of a new recession is very real. if america has to slash its spending to stay under the debt ceiling, the recovery could be over and
. >> reporter: larry cantor, head of research at barclay's capital says the treasury faces a big $22 billion social security payment august 3rd but recent tax revenues have come in $14 billion higher than expected. >> in other words the treasury on august 2nd stands to have more cash on hand than before and they'll be able to make the big social security payment august 3rd. >> reporter: at most that gives the government one more week. >> can they go up to the 11th hour?...
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i'm robin sue joss and my website is big red kitchen. i do believe in standards. cascade gel was a disappointment because you have dried on food stains. but when i took the finish challenge i realized, i don't need to settle. i like to make roast beef and it leaves a lot of baked on grease. so i threw it in the dishwasher, i did not pre-rinse. but when i open the dishwasher, everything was very shiny and no more gunk left on my dishes. i used to use cascade now i use finish quantum. take the finish challenge for yourself. if you don't see a difference, it's free. >>> on the "cbs morning news," here's a look at today's weather. mother nature will deal out some fourth of july fireworks with severe storms forming in the northern plains and parts of the southwest. it will continue to be hot and muggy in the southeast with a few scattered storms. >>> here's a look at this morning's top stories. in a rare fourth of july court session prosecutors will finish closing arguments in the dramatic casey anthony murder case in florida and at least it goes to the jury. >>> clean
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that gave stocks a big boost. the dow gained almost 45 points while the nasdaq was up 15. >>> numbers released overnight show foreclosures fell nearly 30% in the first half of the year but that's not because of any actual improvement in the housing market. analysts say paperwork and procedural delays are pushing the process further and further back, an estimated 1 million foreclosures that should have taken place this year will now happen in 2012 or later. >>> chrysler is recalling its best selling vehicle, more than 240,000 ram pickup trucks from 2008 through 2011 are being recalled because of a steering problem, a part near the left wheel can fracture and cause loss of steering, a few minor crashes have been reported. chrysler will fix the problem free of charge. >>> and a solution may be brewing to the minnesota government shutdown. it's all about the beer, made by the miller coors brewing company. it may have be taken off store shelves because the company's sales licenses have expired and there are no state wo
that gave stocks a big boost. the dow gained almost 45 points while the nasdaq was up 15. >>> numbers released overnight show foreclosures fell nearly 30% in the first half of the year but that's not because of any actual improvement in the housing market. analysts say paperwork and procedural delays are pushing the process further and further back, an estimated 1 million foreclosures that should have taken place this year will now happen in 2012 or later. >>> chrysler is...
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is embarking on an ambitious plan to use nuclear power as the nation's next big power source. the plan comes as demands for energy grow and objections to nuclear energy grow with it. witt johnson reports. >> reporter: with u.s. energy demand expected to increase by 21% in the next two decades, nuclear power has been staging a quiet comeback. president obama has called for billions in loan guarantees to build new nuclear reactors. but past disasters, like fukushima, japan, three-mile island, and chernobyl, have made americans fearful of nuclear energy. not one plant has gone online in the u.s. since 1996. >> that's basically a representation of the core. >> reporter: that's about to change. westinghouse ceo showed us the high-tech simulated control room for the ap1000. >> the u.s. fleet right now is about twice as safe as required by law. the ap1000 is 100 times safer. >> reporter: that claim will be put to the test when the very first goes online in china in two years. then by 2016 in georgia, two ap1000 reactors are scheduled to begin operation. >> no nuclear power plant is w
is embarking on an ambitious plan to use nuclear power as the nation's next big power source. the plan comes as demands for energy grow and objections to nuclear energy grow with it. witt johnson reports. >> reporter: with u.s. energy demand expected to increase by 21% in the next two decades, nuclear power has been staging a quiet comeback. president obama has called for billions in loan guarantees to build new nuclear reactors. but past disasters, like fukushima, japan, three-mile...
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. >> it was a really big shock. just a really big shock. >> there was a lot of texting, no, there was no screaming. there was some cursing. >> some people were freaking out but everybody was pretty calm overall. >> reporter: when you say freaking out, tell us. >> the girl next to me, she was right by the wing and crying and the other guy was trying to jump out of the emergency exit for a little bit, but everybody else was pretty calm. >> reporter: both planes were fully intending to head out of boston. both ended up stuck here. it could have been much worse? >> absolutely and there were kids on board, the kids were terrific. it was very calm, everybody was fine. >> that was wbz's jim armstrong reporting. safety officials hope audio tapes from the control tower will shed some light on how that accident happened. >>> there was another incident in the skies but this one was 240 miles above earth. nasa woke the space shuttle crew late thursday after a computer failure set off alarms. the astronauts aboard "atlantis" wer
. >> it was a really big shock. just a really big shock. >> there was a lot of texting, no, there was no screaming. there was some cursing. >> some people were freaking out but everybody was pretty calm overall. >> reporter: when you say freaking out, tell us. >> the girl next to me, she was right by the wing and crying and the other guy was trying to jump out of the emergency exit for a little bit, but everybody else was pretty calm. >> reporter: both planes...
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i think we're in for a big challenge. the next five years can go either way. >> reporter: what is clear american astronauts will fly a lot less, at most three or four americans will squeeze into one of the russian soyuz spacecraft for the two-day ride to the space station. on the soyuz americans will likely be passengers, nasa needs fewer astronauts. especially pilots. since last year ten more astronauts have been transferred to nonflying roles, retired, or moved on. >> you're right we need the bump outs. >> reporter: garrett reeseman he's one of them. four months ago left nasa for los angeles and spacex a private company hoping to build the next vehicle to the space station. >> transitions are always painful and i'm trying not to use the word bittersweet. it's not every day that you get to design a spaceship. >> reporter: as an astronaut reeseman had two space missions and three space walks but sees better opportunities outside of nasa. >> it was a tough decision. i'm not going to lie to you being an astronaut was the co
i think we're in for a big challenge. the next five years can go either way. >> reporter: what is clear american astronauts will fly a lot less, at most three or four americans will squeeze into one of the russian soyuz spacecraft for the two-day ride to the space station. on the soyuz americans will likely be passengers, nasa needs fewer astronauts. especially pilots. since last year ten more astronauts have been transferred to nonflying roles, retired, or moved on. >> you're right...
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the 3-d ticket prices of course helped in that area but a lot of big fans out there, out to see that movie. >> ashley, i went to go see it. >> did you like it? >> i did. i hadn't seen all of them, i saw part one and part two, but kind of made sense. well worth the investment. ashley morrison thank you so much. >>> coming up your monday morning weather. >>> and in sports, a world cup soccer, the u.s. chokes against japan. we'll be right back. be right back. finally, there's a choice for my patients with an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or afib, that's not caused by a heart valve problem. today we have pradaxa to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a clot. in a clinical trial, pradaxa 150 mg reduced stroke risk 35% more than warfarin. and with pradaxa, there's no need for those regular blood tests. pradaxa is progress. pradaxa can cause serious, sometimes fatal, bleeding. don't take pradaxa if you have abnormal bleeding, and seek immediate medical care for unexpected signs of bleeding, like unusual bruising. pradaxa may increase your bleeding risk if you're 75 or ol
the 3-d ticket prices of course helped in that area but a lot of big fans out there, out to see that movie. >> ashley, i went to go see it. >> did you like it? >> i did. i hadn't seen all of them, i saw part one and part two, but kind of made sense. well worth the investment. ashley morrison thank you so much. >>> coming up your monday morning weather. >>> and in sports, a world cup soccer, the u.s. chokes against japan. we'll be right back. be right back....
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. >> the president said he prefers a big package. we all do and i hope that there will be some kind of break-through. >> reporter: and u.s. treasury officials are now considering their options just in case congress does not make that august 2nd deadline, and the u.s. defaults on its loans for the very first time. betty? >> tara mergener in washington, thank you, tara. >>> the tsa issued a new terror warning about something called body packing. the government says terrorists may be shifting tactics to evade airport securing by sewing inside a suicide attacker's body. sandra hughes has details. >> reporter: the transportation security administration confirms al qaeda operatives in yemen want to implant a bomb inside operatives. >> we have passed it to our foreign partners and the u.s. carriers. >> reporter: the tsa alerted airlines worldwide and is beefing up security for international flights headed to the u.s. a law enforcement source tells cbs news officials have not uncovered an actual plot, information al qaeda recently expressed
. >> the president said he prefers a big package. we all do and i hope that there will be some kind of break-through. >> reporter: and u.s. treasury officials are now considering their options just in case congress does not make that august 2nd deadline, and the u.s. defaults on its loans for the very first time. betty? >> tara mergener in washington, thank you, tara. >>> the tsa issued a new terror warning about something called body packing. the government says...
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. >> you do that ten times and i give you a big screen tv. >> reporter: now did you just let me win? >> yeah, i did. now i'm going to let you loose. >> reporter: watch what happens when he moves the tee an eighth of an inch. >> we'll build your confidence at first. make you think you're a superstar. then we're going to break you down and take all your money. >> reporter: he told us he had seen people routinely lose $80 or $100 at a time, and even more. we took hidden cameras to ft. hood on july fourth. after three hours of watching soldiers lose their pay, it was time to ask some questions. does it bother you at all ripping these soldiers off with this game with their hard-earned money? >> i don't rip anybody off, sir. >> reporter: yes, you are. this game is completely rigged. >> no, it's not. >> reporter: in a statement century 21 shows said it is our policy that all of the games operate fairly. and if the company receives a complaint about a game, they will investigate it. and any improper operations will be corrected, or the game shut down. even though the manager told us they wer
. >> you do that ten times and i give you a big screen tv. >> reporter: now did you just let me win? >> yeah, i did. now i'm going to let you loose. >> reporter: watch what happens when he moves the tee an eighth of an inch. >> we'll build your confidence at first. make you think you're a superstar. then we're going to break you down and take all your money. >> reporter: he told us he had seen people routinely lose $80 or $100 at a time, and even more. we...